PM8398A-BGI

The PM8398A-BGI is a high-performance network processor engineered by PMC-Sierra for modern data center and cloud computing infrastructures. It excels in high-density networking equipment due to its superior throughput and low latency characteristics.

This chip integrates multiple processing cores and dedicated hardware accelerators, utilizing an advanced process technology to efficiently manage complex network traffic. Its design targets the increasing bandwidth demands of data centers, performing exceptionally well in 100G and 400G network environments. The multi-core architecture is optimized for network packet processing, featuring integrated traffic management engines and security accelerators to enhance efficiency.

Key features include line-rate 100G/400G network interfaces with typical latency below 1 microsecond, and fine-grained QoS control for prioritizing critical business traffic. Advanced security functions, such as hardware-accelerated encryption and deep packet inspection, make it suitable for secure cloud and edge computing applications. The typical power consumption is around 25-35W at 100G full load.

Primary applications for the PM8398A-BGI are data center switches, particularly in core and aggregation layers requiring high-density traffic handling. Cloud service providers utilize it for building high-performance virtual network functions. Its low-latency capabilities also make it an ideal choice for 5G core networks and edge computing nodes.